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Comprehensive, Third Party Property Damage, Third Party Fire and TheftTrish M.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Most Frustrating experience I have ever had with an Insurance Company
I have 3 cars currently insured with CGU and will be ceasing all policies after this claim is finalised. My 18 year old son crashed his car into a tree on 23/01/2021, we rang to make a claim on 25/01/2021. The call was taken by an offshore call centre who are clearly given scripting they are not allowed to sway from. When I asked what I needed to do to get the process rolling I was told to wait for a call with the next steps of the process. I have followed up daily with what is required (luckily I an on annual leave ) but am told the same ...
Read morething every time. My son obtained a Police Report and I emailed that together with the registration documents as requested and called on Tuesday 9/02/2021, to confirm they had been received. I was then told CGU would need to obtain a copy of the Police Report and this would be requested by another team. I have called today to follow up and have been told this has not been done. I then called another number to see if I could get any further information only to be told that the claims team now need a Version of Events from my son ( who is at work ). He assured me he would be calling the claims team and have someone call me back. This has not yet happened and in my opinion I would have thought this would all be in the Police Report anyway. Update , today I went to the Police Station to follow up on the Police Report and they advised me an Insurance company are unable to request a copy of the Police report due to Privacy and if it is required we would have to complete an application, pay $79.50 and it takes about 2-3 weeks to get. They are unsure why this is required and advised the Version of Events should be adequate. Called CGU back and again was advised they would email the review team with this information, as they are unable to transfer. Very Very poor service. Today is 18/02/2021. Still no closer to finalising the claim.1 comment
"The Most Appalling Service & Attitude" Insure At Your Peril
I have never left a negative review for any business nor have I ever been driven to do it and sadly this is the first, I must say first it was somewhat soul destroying to see just how many bad reviews are on here I gave up reading after the 2nd page, how very shameful.
I have 3 comprehensive policy's with CGU 2 x Car & Contents, 3 weeks ago I had an altercation in a carpark, the other vehicle claimed I reversed into them, I maintain I had reversed out and was stationary with my foot on the brake and engaged in drive, story too long but the othe...
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Dan.
Thanks for taking the time to share your review. Is is very disappointing to hear that that we have left you feeling this way after speaking with multiple members of staff. This certainly soun...
My viewSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 18 reviews
- 39 likes
IT IS LIKE HAVING NO INSURANCE - DON'T WASTE TIME / MONEY HERE
I had an accident Thursday, whole front damaged from minor impact! Called CGU within 20 mins. They first said they wanted me to drive to a repairer, 20 mins away. I said too much damage, towage needed. They said they arranged but when I didn't get any tow the next day called and had to go through whole claim again! What? From here they said their 'repairer' is who I need to contact. It has been a week - no one rings me at all. I advised the repairer it was urgent as I am a single parent with no other car. They "are waiting on parts". T...
Read morehis is all they say. No times given, no damage advised, no parts they need. It is a Hyundai I20 not a weird model hard to get parts for. Day 6 I try to contact CGU adv it is taking too long. They get my claim number, I say for car accident, they transfer me to contents, who transfer me to switchboard who ask my questions again and then send me to the area to take my details to get the 'case manager' to call me the next day, this took 25 minutes!!! Yes it is that inefficient. I didn't get a call by 10:30 and called to speak to a different CGU consultant. He called the assessor and was advised they are waiting for parts. They order parts 'in bulk' so wait for enough jobs to order the parts, they don't just order MY CAR parts. So, I have to wait for enough people so they can save on postage! Given options by consultant. Option 2: I was offered getting my own repairer but have no list of parts or damage AND CGU advised their own assessors will then take 5 business days to assess if the repairer I choose, can be used. Even though the car has already been assessed (and no information given to me), CGU will not accept another repairer without making me wait a further 5 days for their assessors to read the new repairers report. Or option 3: CGU can use another CGU approved repairer. Consultant said he will ring ‘another repairer’ and came back to advise if they don’t have parts. I find it a bit strange that CGU and I have not been advised what parts are needed, yet the new repairer doesn’t have them anyway. It is now day 7. I used to order parts and don’t wait longer than a couple of days for standard models, this seems very unprofessional. Once they have your car to be repaired the consultant said it usually takes between 7-31 days to repair (and no car offered), I won’t use them ever again. To offer this low service when you actually need them, is unreasonable. The customer has no control or say at all.5 comments
Care TeamCGU
Thanks for the honest review - we can understand it's frustrating being left without your vehicle and we try our best to repair vehicles as fast as possible. Repair times change and if the part isn't ...
Read morein stock or needs to be ordered we do need to wait for the part to come in and be available. Covid has also affected our wait times for particular parts. I would be happy to escalate the matter to claims and have someone follow up if you like - please send us a message on Facebook and let us know you're from Product Review so we can help further. ~NatI have asked for it to be escalated already. The CGU representative took my details for a TL to call back and advised it would be 24-48 hours. I received an EMAIL the next day from the TL. I called...
Read more back and of course they had left. Great service, they did NOTHING to help. I was also told by the CGU rep that the Gabba Collision Repair, East Brisbane company would call back to update me on parts time frame. No reply. NEXT DAY: they send a text saying it will be a further 5 weeks, ie 6 + weeks to repair a Hyundai i20 front damage from a 25-30 km impact, I have spoken to many who say this is absolutely ridiculous. The 'service' has been the worst I have ever encountered. Hyundai's are not delayed parts they are available everywhere in Australia. If your repairer cant do the job in a reasonable time, CGU should themselves send to a repairer that can do it in reasonable time frames OR organise a hire car in the meantime. So many companies USE COVID as an EXCUSE. It is a poor excuse at best - 14/1/2021 ACCIDENT - called same day 20 mins after, expected repair 26/2/2021 - SIX WEEKS LATER. P.S. It is not just "frustrating" thanks for minimising it - it is expensive, extremely unprofessional, unethical, unreasonable, tiring, unjustified, ridiculous, demeaning, extremely inconvenient etc. Frustrating would be a week but this is unjustified.Care TeamCGU
Thanks for letting us know you have already escalated your concerns. You are able to escalate further by letting the claims team know you wish to lodge a formal complaint. Your complaint will be revie...
Read morewed by a manager and if you dont receive any satisfaction, you can ask them to escalate your complaint to our customer relations team for review. We hope this can be resolved for you as quickly as possible. ~KazFind out how CGU Car Insurance compares to other Car Insurance
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john p.South East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Verified customer
Quick Service PLEASANT Claim
I was at fault in a accident last Tuesday 12 January 2021. Car was assessed as a total loss on Friday 15th Jan. 20 January claim was settled and awaiting funds to turn up now in my bank. Quick Service and turn around. Friendly claims team who treated me courteously throughout claims procedure. From the initial call day of accident, I was shaken up from the accident while lodging my claim. They treated me with dignity from the start. Next car will be insured again with CGU. Highly recommended in your time of need.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi John, thanks so much for the positive review! We try our best to resolve every single claim as fast as possible. Great to hear you had a pleasant experience. All the best with your new vehicle! ~Natalie
TracieSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
- 12 likes
Never use this company
Worst ever - I had my CC stolen so wanted to change my card details - what a carry on - the end result was that I was refused the information - My insurance was due yesterday I wanted to pay money and they refused. WTH kind of company is this?
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Tracie, thanks for your review, what do you mean you were refused the information? Can you clarify exactly what happened so we can assist? Thanks. ~Kaz
Are you serious. I was refused the information I do not understand what part of that you do not understand. They would not give me my information they said NO they refused me the information - DO NOT CONTACT ME EVER AGAIN
Care TeamCGU
Tracie just so we can be clear on some things, when someone calls us and asks us to provide information back to them this is a breach of privacy. If someone was to call and pretend to be you and ask f...
Read moreor all your details and we handed it over - we would be in some serious trouble and it would also go against our promise to you. I do apologise but we follow laws and protocols that prevent us from doing so. ~NatalieCraig SharmanGippsland, VIC
business buster
I own a, now struggling small vehicle detailing business in Victoria. Just when you think that your up against it, being locked out of work, limits placed on you to restrict your right to trade, then this happens. A collision with the residual debris of storm damage on a country road led to, what I originally believed, minimal damage to my work vehicle. At first I wasn’t too concerned because I took refuge in the fact that I was insured.
This incident occurred on the 2nd September, I subsequently made a claim to CGU insurance on Thursday th...
Read moree 3rd and took advice to have the vehicle assessed for repair at the local panel shop. The quotes were sent to the assessor and forwarded to the insurer. The assessor contacted me by phone on Friday afternoon of the 11th to inform me that the cost of repair was too great and they decided to write the vehicle off. I was offered a payout figure of $13,000 of which he told me was generous. I even made an appeal to the assessor for me to tip in $2,000 to cover some of the repairs, just so I could keep my business running, even this was denied. I made my own inquires, being in the vehicle industry, and easily obtained a value of between 17K to 21k. I sent this information off the insurer, insulted that they had attempted to, “low ball”me. The claims dept finally contacted me stating that the offer was good attempted to justify it. I, wrongly assumed that I would be amply covered either for repair or of value to replace my work vehicle. Instead, because I countered the offer as mean spirited I received an email late this afternoon, stating that a review would be underway and would be contacted between 5 to 10 days. They know full well that I desperately require a vehicle to enable my business to operate sufficiently, all be it at a limited capacity. My attempt to implore the insurer to come to a speedy resolution fell on deaf ears. I suspect that the insurer is using these stalling tactics to wear me down and break me to bow to their initial offer. We have attempted to keep business, “ticking over” in the hope that we will soon be able to function viably once again. Never would I have believed that an insurance company would be the downfall of my once profitable business. 5 to 10 days more, after an already 2 week delay on settling this matter will probably finish my business and leave the 2 staff I have left unemployed along with myself. These people need to be exposed for the bully tactics they use to minimise their responsibility to the insurer.1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Thanks for leaving your review, Craig. I am so sorry that you weren't offered a payout amount that you were happy with.
Please understand that out claims team absolutely don't use stalling tactics. I...
Read moret does take time to have an escalated review of a claim completed, however. Hopefully this is completed ASAP for you, as it doesn't always take that full time. I apologise that this means even more time waiting for the outcome that you're after.beck d.
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
BUYER BE AWARE . NOT WORTH IT.
My vehicle was with CGU as they are the sub company people's choice uses along side car loans. Cheap, they insure drivers under 25 with higher level cars.
BUT, as soon as you have to CHANGE details they are even too incompetent to update your details. 8 months! Yes 8 months! It took them to change my address (which was in a new state), my number plates and my phone number???
Good thing I never had to claim as I've never been in an accident (touch wood) but please beware of this useless company!!!! The customer service is AWEFUL, rude and b...
Read moreelow average attitude comes from anyone you speak to. I was so happy to leave that company behind as my vehicle is my absolute pride and joy and I'd hate to see what happen if one did ever had to make a claim if it takes 8 months of constantly having to call up and check or change details. This company is beyond useless.1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Hi Beck. We are sorry to hear that this was the experience you had with us. As soon as your notified us of your address contact number or plate change, it should have been amended right away. We wo...
Read moreuld also never expect our customers to be spoken to rudely or with a below average attitude. If you would like us to follow up to find out how this occurred, please PM us here with your policy details. Or use this link to our Facebook page to reach out via messenger: https://www.facebook.com/cguinsurance/. Just let us know you're from Product Review.~ LizzyPrompt service
My car was a right off after a lad ran into car I was paid out in 8 days cgu did what was needed service was prompt and courteous obligations fulfilled
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Care TeamCGU
Thanks so much for your feedback! Great to hear your claim was resolved easily and fast. ~Natalie
3 months and still waiting
CGU we all know what those letters truly stand for C+++s give ulcers. I had the unfortunate scenarion to have a second car stolen in 5 months as well as a contents claim for the same night Incident, and here it is 3 months later and I am still left with being no closer to having this matter resolved . While I have been luck enough to have a great friend who lent me money to buy an old bomb until I get paid ouyt its noytgood enough CGU get your act together and stop complaining that I paid so much for the car yet insured it for the agreed value that you were offering on your website. If I dont get itt resolved soon I will instruct my lawyer to sue you in court for the full amount plus their fees and court costs
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Care TeamCGU
I am sorry to hear that you have had such bad claim experience Geoffrey, Please PM use your claim details so I can pass it on to the claims team to follow up what is happening. ~Beni
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LexiPerth
- 2 reviews
STAY AWAY FROM HBF & CGU
They took 2 policies out of direct debit from my car for over 16 months.
I have one car one driver. Instead of cancelling one policy they kept deducting monthly for 2 policies. Only found the issue when I reviewed the policy cover. The policies were sold by HBF. After finally resolving issue. No apologies were given, a cheque was issued with a wrong name, no loss or compensation was offered or provide and on top of that to disgust, HBF sent a letter to charge me for cost of policy increase as my car insurance was removed from my multi policy discount. Never again with HBF or CGU!
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Care TeamCGU
Hey Lexi, thanks for the review regarding your policies with our partner HBF which is underwritten by CGU. It's good to hear it was resolved in the end and a refund was issued but I do apologise that ...
Read morethe whole situation wasn't great. Unfortunately mistakes happen and when they do our partners are more than happy to rectify them and in this case provide a full refund. I do apologise Lexi and can assure you this isn't the way we operate at CGU nor do our partners. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. ~NatalieI repeat you did not resolve anything! I was unemployed and you never returned my $ fully. Instead I was penalised to pay more! Lips service does not cut it! Both CGU and HBF were responsible but were...
Read more Not accountable but “gained” from your mistakes. The consumers sffers and penalised for no wrong doing! Do what is right and not what is easy! HBF and CGU are hand is hand for terrible transparency n no help when in need!!!! FYI this is the first time Ihear from CGU, only after publishing this review! You had all the opportunity to reinstate any wrong doings /errors prior but Never was I even contacted for anything but told I had to pay more for my policy!Care TeamCGU
I'm sorry that you feel that the error wasn't resolved, Lexi. It does sound like the money was refunded, but if that wasn't the case please get in contact with HBF again for this so that it can be org...
Read moreanised. Although CGU does underwrite HBF policies, they are completely managed by HBF directly. I will also note that CGU does not currently have any multi policy discounts in place, so it is quite possible that the increase may have just been a renewal increase that was unrelated. HBF would need to confirm this unfortunately. If you are still unhappy with the outcome of the error then you may be best off talking to HBF about going through their dispute resolution process. Thanks for providing your feedback Lexi. -NathanNDSSydney, NSW
Very price orientated Insurer and NO loyalty or incentive considerations for the Customer
Bought my car from Mazda in 2013 with CGU Insurer suggested for my Comprehensive Car Insurance. I have been with them for 7 years now and all these years, I get an increase on premium with no reason why. Initially I thought it's part of inflation. And then I found out this week from my partner that his Insurance has given him discount and he gets that almost every year. I was like, "what? how?"... I had never claimed for anything, I have not had any accidents (God forbid! #KnockOnWood), has a Driver's rating of 1. I don't get it and yet I p...
Read moreay more?? So I called them yesterday and said I am cancelling my insurance. The Insurance representative (bless him) just took my request without questions and just allowed me to leave. I felt betrayed, this Insurance Company simply has no loyalty to their Customers and have happily taken money from my account monthly --> talk about Customer service!1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Thanks for leaving your feedback NDS. While insurance can naturally increase based on different rating factors, it sounds like we could have done more to offer an alternative solution. We understand y...
Read moreou have now left us, but if you would like to discuss this with us further, please PM us on Facebook & let us know you're from ProductReview so we can escalate it further - http://bit.ly/2pbDydv. ~Matty3 months without car because of minor damages under $ 3000
My car was stolen and when it was recovered it was towed to CGU's authorised repairer - 40kms from the city in an area with no accessible transport. After 12 weeks and weekly phonecalls to ask for progress reports I finally get my car back. 12 weeks- must have been a lot of damage I hear you ask? The damage bill totalled $2600, mostly paint for some scratches and new keys. So for 1/4 of the year I had no car and no compensation. Worst insurance company I've ever had the misfortune to deal with.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi there, thanks for your review. It is sad to hear it took 12 weeks to assess and progress your claim. If this is still ongoing please do PM us on Facebook and let us know you're from Product Review ...
Read moreso we can escalate this further for you to our claims team. Our Facebook link is here -http://bit.ly/2pbDydv. ~NatalieHazemGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- Car Insurance
- Verified customer
Terrible
My parked car got hit by an old man just before Christma, unluckily CGU happened to be the insurer for the old man. My insurer is waiting for them to acknowledge liability and pay for a straight forward incident, but never happened!
If you have any issue with these clowns regards the following:
-If you gave instructions and they weren’t followed.
-Where you dispute liability for a car accident or insurance excess.
-Delays in making a decision.
Try to make a complaint online directly to AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority)
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Care TeamCGU
Hey Hazem. Sorry to hear about your claim experience. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please send us a private message here or at our facebook page and we can contact claims on your behalf. Hope to hear from you soon ~ Lizzy
It's very simple guys!!! Just pay my insurer for the damage & close the claim so I can get my money that been held for over 3 months because of lack of communication.
Claim No: CGU192178846
Care TeamCGU
Hi Hazem, we have escalated your comments over to the claims team, thanks again.
CourtneySouth East Queensland, QLD
If I could give zero stars I would
My car sustained a substantial impact at the front when someone reversed with quite alot of force into my car(the person who hit me is a paramedic and was responding to a job). This resulted in my car being pushed back into the corner of a trailer. The at fault party confirmed this with cgu. I requested to have the matter escalated and cgu refused, telling me that I had no option for review. It was not until my bank steped in to help me that cgu agreed to escalate the matter. Cgu have now had my car for over 3 weeks and are still refusing to fi...
Read morex it. Cgu's statement is 'it is not physically possible for a car to be pushed backwards if it is hit' and whatever the assessor says goes. I now have to take the matter to the AFCA to have the matter reviewed by a competent independent person. 40 years my family and I have been with cgu with more than 10 policies and this is how they treat customers. Please do you self a favor and choose a competent insurance company that do not blatantly accuse their not at fault customers of lying and fee you crap to try and dodge their responsibilities. Due to the appalling service from cgu I have been without a car for over 3 weeks, I cannot work because I have no car to get there, my daughter has lost her place at kindy because i have no income to pay her fees and I am coming close to loosing my house. And guess what cgu dont care in the slightest. Cgu have definitely lost my business1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Hi Courtney, thank you for feedback regarding your claim experience. I do apologise that your experience has left you feeling like we have let you down and without a vehicle. It is concerning to hear ...
Read moreour assessors aren't giving the best service either. I would love to follow this up for you - can you please PM us your claim details on Facebook so we can escalate it further and let us know you're from Product Review - http://bit.ly/2pbDydv. ~NatalieMuhammad AlamMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
WORST EVER
They are lazy, inefficient, liar and time killer. Keep me on hold everyday for 20/30 mins and nobody talks to me finally. Such a rubbish company in Australia, can't believe it!
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Muhammad, I do apologise we have made you feel like we are lazy, inefficient, liars & time killers. We never want our customers feeling that way towards us.
Our wait times are busier than usual a...
Read mores unfortunately there have been over 10,000 customers affected by the weather events that has swept through Australia. I really do apologise, what was your enquiry in relation to? ~NatalieMy car is at the tow yard, CGU needs to contact them, pay the tow fee, pay the storage fee, need assessment of my car, need to take it to repair shop/writ it off, but CGU not contacting me, not receiv...
Read moreing calls- no action from CGU. I have provided all the details to them.Care TeamCGU
Thanks for letting us know Muhammad, are you able to please PM us your claim details to Facebook & let us know you're from ProductReview so we can escalate it further - http://bit.ly/2pbDydv. ~Natalie
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On hold for 3 hours
Lodged claim for the hailstorms in Canberra on 20 January 2020. I have been patient given the number of vehicles affected and claims. My vehicle was assessed for write off on 15 February 2020. I have called CGU twice this week and on the first day 18 February 2020 I was on hold for 3 hours and did not get to speak to anyone at all. Wasted 3 hours of my day. The next day I called, I was advised that the reason was that they haven't processed the claim was because they were waiting for me to surrender the vehicle. How is a client suppose to know ...
Read moreto surrender the vehicle when they have not been instructed to do so and have not been given the information of where to surrender the vehicle. So apparently even when you take the initiative to seek information and the progress your claim, they like to waste 3 hours of your day. My vehicle insurance has been with CGU for 10 years and this is the type of service you get when you have been a loyal customer. Its a real shame.2 comments
Care TeamCGU
Hi Ruth and thank you for taking the time to review us on Product Review. Due to recent fires, floods and hail we are inundated and lines of communication are very busy. We have put on extra staff a...
Read morend are upskilling teams to ease the pressure. We apologise for any delays or inconvenience caused to you and your family. I hope your claim is moving forward and you are getting things sorted ~RenaeThank you Renae, but CGU as the insurer should be getting things sorted. I have been given the run around this morning as to where the vehicle is supposed to be surrendered and was given 3 different a...
Read moreddresses. That is very inconvenient and the extent of kms going to these holding lots would exceed your $50 taxi voucher. Now I have been telling your claims area reasons why they have given incorrect information. Have absolutely no confidence you guys know what your doing. Insurance are more trouble than they’re worth. Had I saved the monthly repayments over the 10 years as a client, I would be able to get another car and save money without the anxiety of dealing with the incompetence of CGU.Jeremy L.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Horrendously Slow Claim Process!
Lodged a claim on 20th January for hail damage, was told the "partner" repairer will contact me within 24 hours to book for an assessment. 2 weeks later receive a call from repairer whilst i was having in a meeting and couldn't pick up. Try to call back repairers to no avail, as i keep hearing the automated message. Called CGU if they can help me book the assessment on my behalf they said no and apparently the best they can do is send an email to repairer which i already did and obviously repairers don't reply emails too. It's been one month my car have not been assessed for damages can't wait to see how long it takes to get my money back from CGU if my car gets written off.
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Care TeamCGU
Hey Jeremy, thanks for letting us know about this, can you message our Facebook page with your claim number please facebook.com/cguinsurance and we will be happy to escalate your claim to the manager to get you some answers. Thanks. ~Kaz
moonster
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Poor customer service, family left high and dry, do not use CGU for Car Insurance
I was rear ended by another driver, we exchanged details and claims were lodged. The initial claim process with CGU was quick as the other drivers insurance company was liable for all the damages. CGU only offered two possible repairers, neither of which were close to my work or home which was a huge inconvenience.
After the car was inspected by the crash repairer, CGU were notified that my car was going to be off the road for at least a week. CGU said the only thing they would do for me and my family was provide me with a $50 cab voucher so I...
Read more could get to work or home from the crash repairer, they would not provide a hire car and they would not request the other insurance company provide me with a hire car even though the other driver was liable. After ten+ years of paying my premiums to CGU they have let me and my family down when we needed them most. They have lost our trust and business and we would not recommend that anyone uses CGU to insure their motor vehicle(s) in South Australia.1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Hi Moonster, it does sound frustrating. In most cases you would have your vehicle assessed & repaired through the at fault drivers insurance company as they are liable of all costs. You are still enti...
Read moretled to claim through your insurer but this does mean your policy wording will apply to the claim so depending on the policy hire car may or may not be covered after an accident. I do apologise that you feel we have let you down, If your vehicle is still being repairer you can have a chat to the other drivers insurance company to see if you are entitled to it under their policy. I hope you have a better experience at your next claim & hope everyone involved in the accident is safe. ~NatalieGraham C.Canberra 2600, ACT
Shocking experience avoid at all costs
Would give Zero stars if I could. My car was damaged in the Canberra Hailstorm on the 20th January. Clearly will be a write off.
Claim lodged within 2 hours of the storm. Claims person passed on the wrong information to the outsourced assessor they used. And to the tow company. Two more hours on the phone to sort this and arrangements finally made for car to be towed. No communication from CGU or tow company about where the car went. More hours spent on the phone to determine location.
I’m now told my car has been booked in for assessment on ...
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Graham, thanks for sharing your experience. Regrettably there have been long queues on the phone and chat lines due to us receiving more than 25,000 claims similar to yours. We have had all hands o...
Read moren deck arranging for assessment centres to be established and we are bringing in assessors from other areas and states. I do apologise that we have made you feel this way but can assure you we are working through the assessments. ~NatalieTerrible lied to me many times. Complaints handed poorly.
Went through our bank for car insurance with CGU. This was a mistake. CGU are dishonest, slow, inefficient and apathetic. We are currently working through a claim. CGU for the most part won't communicate with us, referring us to the repairer. The repairer refers us back to CGU. Our car is likely to be written off, but no one will communicate when an assessment will be completed. Avoid CGU, we are in the process of pulling all our policies from them. Couldn't imagine the people who lost houses in fires with CGU are dealing with.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Stuart, thanks for your review. It does sound like we have let you down during your claim process. If you are still finding issues with trying to get in touch with us or get answers please do send ...
Read moreus a PM on Facebook so we can escalate it further for you. Please let us know you're from Product Review. http://bit.ly/2pbDydv. ~NatalieQuestions & Answers
Wazasked
Looking at all the reviews in product review - and if these are typical of how this company operates - I don't really understand how CGU remains in business!
I already have a car insured with CGU, but haven't as yet needed to make a claim....one might say thank God for that, because going by the reviews my chances for a satisfactory outcome - should I be involved in an accident - appear rather limited.
I was looking to insure a second vehicle, hence the hunt for an appropriate insurer, but I'm left wondering if I should cut loose CGU altogether and try for another company with much better outcomes.....
What assurances can CGU give me that I won't simply be wasting my time flogging a dead horse should I continue with CGU? You are the cheapest insurance I have found so far, but as an insurance company - is that ALL you are? Thanks Warren Harvey
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Waz, thanks for leaving us a question here. Unfortunately people often come to ProductReview after a claim that they aren't completely satisfied, but very rarely do after thousands of great claims outcomes that we have each year.
We are very proud of our customer service and claims experience and I personally don't hesitate to suggest it to my friends and family.
I am happy to hear that you haven't yet had to make a claim, but I am sure that you will be very satisfied with our help if you ever do need to.
Merry Christmas! -Nathan
Thanks for the quick response Nathan. I do so hope you are right, because we have elected to continue with CGU insurance for our second car. However it does bring to mind that quite some years ago, the roof on our house needed replacing after a hail storm. Indeed, after reporting the incident we did get the job done courtesy of CGU insurance - twelve months later! CGU had forgotten us! So one might say - watch this space!
terry oasked
Can you apply for an over 50 discount on landlords building and contents cover?
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Terry, as soon as you enter your details it will automatically apply at new business or at your next renewal after you turn 50 :) ~Natalie
Hi Terry - I'd love to know how it went.
DON18asked
Hi there,
I understand that you're dealing with tens and thousands of claims due to unprecedented events recently. But I believe, there's no excuse when it comes to not resolving the problem on time. You guys have no patience when it comes to grabbing money from us. I pay over $2k for my AMG. I'm a disappointed customer just like thousands of others. I thought I was in the better hands due to the hefty premium I was paying. Now, I was wondering how long does it take to process a writeoff and replace my car with a new one with the current backlog? I need a genuine answer because I found a car to replace (same make, model & spec) and I'm happy to put a deposit until you sort out the payment for it. Please advise me correctly so I can work things out my way or else this won't get solved for months.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Don, I unfortunately won't be able to answer that because every single claim is different. If you would like to me to escalate your claim and have someone call you about your write off vehicle can you please message us on Facebook http://bit.ly/2pbDydv and let us know you're from product review. ~Natalie
Details
Category | Car Insurance | Car Insurance | Car Insurance |
---|---|---|---|
Other Insurance Types Offered | Home and Contents and Travel | Home and Contents and Travel | Home and Contents and Travel |
Coverage Type | Comprehensive | Third Party, Fire and Theft | Third Party Property Damage |
Underwriter | Insurance Australia | Insurance Australia | Insurance Australia |
Legal Liability Cover | 30000000 | 30000000 | 30000000 |
Roadside Assistance | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Reduced or Zero Excess Windscreen Cover | Reduced Excess Optional Extra | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Choice of Repairer | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
After Accident Care | |||
Hire Car after an Incident | Optional, up to $100 per day for up to 21 days until:
| Not Included | Not Included |
Emergency Transport & Accommodation | Included, up to $500 if you vehicle is damaged in an incident more than 100km from home | Included, up to $500 if you vehicle is damaged in an incident more than 100km from home | Not Included |
Towing Costs | Included | Included | Not Included |
Hire Car after a No Fault Accident | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Essential / Emergency Repairs | Included, up to $800 | Included up to $800 | Not Included |
Benefits | |||
Pay As You Drive / Fixed Kilometre Discount | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |
Hire Car after Theft | Included up to $100 per day up to 21 days until:
| Included up to $100 per day up to 21 days until:
| Not Included |
Lock and Key Replacement | Included up to $1,000 | Included up to $1,000 | Not Included |
Transit Cover | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Trailer & Caravan Cover | Included up to $1,000 | Not Included | Not Included |
Child Safety Seats and Prams | Baby Seat Replacement Included | Not Included | Not Included |
New-for-old Car Replacement | Included, if the vehicle is a total loss as a result of a covered incident. Your vehicle may be replaced:
| Not Included | Not Included |
Personal Property Cover | Included up to $1,000 per claim | Not Included | Not Included |
Uninsured Motorist Benefit | Not Included | Included up to $5,000 | Included up to $5,000 |
Accidental Loss or Damage | |||
Malicious Damage / Vandalism | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Fire | Included | Included | Optional |
Collision | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Natural Events | Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Theft or Attempted Theft | Included | Included | Not Included |
Manual | Download manual | Download manual | Download manual |
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Trish, definitely does sound frustrating and I can understand why you aren't happy. I would be happy to escalate this with our claims team and ask them to follow it up with you but I need a bit mor...
Read moree detail. Can I ask you to contact us through our Facebook page and provide your claim number as well as contact number - please do let us know you're from Product Review so we can get it looked at ASAP. ~Natalie